Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for that. I have no doubt but that this is difficult. As he stated, if it were not, one would hope it would have been done before now. What is the timeline, though? Obviously, the Minister will provide all the advice he has got from the Department which has resulted in his having to make this decision on a way forward. What is the absolute end date by which he expects the legislation to be passed in the Houses of the Oireachtas? That is what people want. Clearly, the process is complex, difficult and challenging - I totally understand that - but I would like the Minister to put on the record an end date by which he expects the legislation to have passed both Houses of the Oireachtas.